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Top 6 Exotic Cats You Can Legally Keep as Pets

Chaushee

A hybrid between a domestic cat and a jungle cat, chaushee can be quite large, reaching up to 30 inches tall.

Savannah Cat

Another hybrid, this time between a serval and a domestic cat. Savannahs come in generations (F1, F2, etc.) with F1 being the most wild and requiring very experienced owners

Asian Leopard Cat

A small wild cat native to Southeast Asia, known for its spotted coat.  While some consider them pets, they are not fully domesticated and can be difficult to handle

Pixie-bob

This is not a true exotic cat, but a domesticated breed developed to resemble a bobcat.  Pixie-bobs are large domestic cats with short tails and wild-looking markings.

Serval

This African wildcat is the tallest of all felines (excluding lions and tigers) reaching up to 40 inches tall at the shoulder

Caracal

Medium-sized wild cat native to Africa and Asia, known for its long black ear tufts. Caracals are agile hunters and require experienced owners due to their wild instincts.